Are you currently serving as a Michigan registered agent, but no longer wish to fulfill this position?
The state of Michigan has a simple process for resigning as a registered agent, but you should be aware of the relevant rules and regulations before you attempt to do so. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to resign as a registered agent in Michigan.
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How to Resign as a Registered Agent in Michigan
If you no longer wish to serve as a registered agent for a Michigan corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or business trust, there’s one simple form you’ll need to fill out.
The Resignation of Agent form is the only document you’ll need to submit in order to step down from your appointment as registered agent. It is a straightforward document that requires the following information:
- The identification number assigned by the Bureau
- A short statement of resignation including the name of the business entity and resigning agent
- The resigning agent’s signature
The form may be completed either online using the state of Michigan’s Corporations Online Filing System or it can be found here as a PDF, printed, and then mailed to the following address:
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 30054
Lansing, MI 48909
The form’s filing fee depends on the business entity type from which the agent is resigning. For corporations, agents may resign free of charge. For LLCs, there is a $5.00 filing fee.
Lastly, it is the registered agent’s responsibility to inform the business entity of the resignation before the Resignation of Agent form is submitted. To do so, written notice of the resignation must be filed with either the company’s president, vice president, general partner, or manager.
Conclusion
The process for resigning as a registered agent for a Michigan business entity is quite simple, but it’s very important that you complete these steps accurately.
You certainly don’t want to make a mistake that leads to your resignation not being processed correctly, because registered agents are liable for failure to fulfill their responsibilities. We hope this article answered any questions you had about resigning as a registered agent in Michigan!